Personal Assistant/Support Worker Care Assistant required for a young man with Autism, Severe Anxiety and Complex Needs who lives in Fernhill, Rutherglen.
He is very intelligent and uses an App on the iPad to communicate as he is nonverbal.
He is looking for an active, confident, enthusiastic person who is kind and patient to encourage him to go out on day trips to places of interest.
He enjoys walking, listening to music, ten-pin bowling, trampolining, museums, football and learning new things.
You will be required to assist him in the mornings to get up, washed and dressed and also prompt/assist with personal care tasks and self-help tasks throughout the day. You will be required to support him with any everyday tasks to promote independent living skills.
Driver essential (access to own vehicle preferred but not essential).
Days and Times:
Permanent positions available from 6 hours per week up to 30 hours per week.
Shifts available:
Monday – Saturday: 9.00AM – 4:00PM
Sunday: 9.00AM – 12.00PM
Flexibility preferred as overtime will be available to cover existing team’s annual leave.
Rate of pay: £13.00 per hour
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If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of the Take Control Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps.
If you are successfully hired; you will be employed directly by a Private Employer on a PAYE basis and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law such as paid holidays and statutory sick pay (where eligible).
Please note: This job is advertised by Take Control South Lanarkshire on behalf of a Personal Employer, we are not the employer or an employment/recruitment agency. Our role is to assist with the recruitment process and Employer’s responsibilities.
Take Control (South Lanarkshire) is a Self-Directed Support service based in South Lanarkshire, providing information and assistance to enable all eligible people to explore the 4 options for independent living outlined in the Self-Directed Support Act, now in force. Take Control is part of Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL), which is an established Disabled People's Organisation, with many years of experience assisting people to maximise their preferred support needs.
For more information please contact:
Take Control (South Lanarkshire)
Brandon Gate, 1 Leechlee Road, Hamilton, ML3 0XB
Tel: 01698 892 372
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